Executive Interviews
Adel Al-Sharkas: Transforming External Shocks Into Catalysts
With the economy growing despite major headwinds, Adel Al-Sharkas, governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, outlines how he plans to keep the momentum going.
Jordan
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Winner Insights
Digitalizing The Future
Arab Bank is this year’s Best Bank in the Middle East. CEO Randa Sadik shares how investments in technology and the next generation of clients spurred its growth.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Sustained Growth In MENA Despite Turmoil
Conflict aside, the Middle East is anticipating a period of economic growth. Here are some of the trends shaping the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Central Banker Report Cards 2024: Africa And The Middle East
Algeria Salah-Eddine Taleb: C+ Africa’s largest natural gas producer posted a 4.1% growth last year. The Bank of Algeria (BoA)...
Jordan
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Banking
MENA’s Growth Opportunities: Q&A With Arab Bank CEO Randa Sadik
Randa Sadik, CEO of Arab Bank, speaks to Global Finance about the impact of climate financing and future plans for...
Banking
GCC Banks Look To Asia
GCC banks are expanding their footprint in Asia-Pacific, now the Gulf’s number-one trade partner.
News
Hopes Build For Jordan’s Economic Rehabilitation
Jordan reboots its economy, and foreign investors take note.
Features
Jordan: Starting Clean
The kingdom is betting on foreign investment and clean energy to restart its economy.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Executive Insights: Jordan Central Bank Governor Ziad Fariz
The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan talks with Global Finance.
Features
MENA: Dipping Into Digital
Digital banking, cryptocurrencies, ecommerce and fintech start-ups—2017 was a record year for digital investments in the MENA region. But there’s wide variation between countries.
News
Oil-Rich Region Takes Up Green Finance
UAE and Jordan lead the Middle East's drive for post-hydrocarbon, environmentally sound projects.